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Summer STEAM Exploration
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Lumby
Feeling bored? The library has STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) materials available all summer long to explore at your convenience. Code & Go Mice, Ozobots, Cubetto, Little Bits, Cubelets, STEM Fairy Tale Kits, and more will be arriving every two weeks throughout the holiday.
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Ask at the desk and take a kit back to a table to explore as a family. Materials are for use in-branch only.
Registration begins 8/11/2024 at 8:00 AM
SRC: Online Escape Room
Monday, August 12, 2024
Saturday, September 07, 2024
All Locations
Register on your own or as a group to receive an Online Escape Room link. Once you have the link, you can do the escape rooms any time you want.
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If this is your first time registering for an online program, please check your email for an Email Verification request. Once you have verified your email with our online registration system, you will receive a confirmation message with the links included.
Registration begins 4/30/2024 at 8:00 AM
The Bug Guys Pets and Exotics
Saturday, June 15, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Summerland
Meeting Place
A special presentation from The Bug Guys to help us kick off Summer Reading Club 2024
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Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
This popular program will fill up quickly, registration is required
Reptiles, birds and other exotic animals will be visiting the Summerland branch for a fun and educational program.
Sign up for Summer Reading Club begins after the program.
Summer Reading Club Kick-Off @ the Downtown Kelowna Library
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Children's Area
Woohoo! The official start of Summer Reading Club is here! You are invited to pick up your free Summer Reading Club package, complete our first weekly contest, take part in a scavenger hunt, and more! For ages 6 to 12.
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The Bug Guys: Pets & Exotics
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lumby
Library
The Bug Guys presentation is a fun, safe and interactive way for animal lovers to get up close and personal with exotic creatures from around the world. Join Stuart and his cast of exotic and colourful friends including a Dumeril's Boa and Jub-Jub the Green Iguana for an unforgettable summer time experience!
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Stories & Snacks
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Small Meeting Room
It's a drop-in reading club for kids!
Enjoy snacks and colouring while you listen to a story! Snacks and colouring pages provided. Bring a Pillow/blanket to snuggle on if you wish.
Children 9 and under need a responsible adult to stay with them.
Registration begins 6/18/2024 at 8:00 AM
Osoyoos SRC Program #1
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
SRC: Story Time in the Park- Fletcher
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Salmon Arm
Park
If the weather is good, Story Time will be at a different park each Wednesday at 10:00 AM from July 3 - August 14. Here is the list of park locations:
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July 3 - Fletcher Park, 450-2 Ave NE SA
July 10 - Haney Heritage (in the church), 751 Grindrod-Salmon Arm Hwy
July 17 - Elks Park, 3690 30 Street NE
July 24 - Klahani Park, 6391 10 Ave. SE
July 31 - Canoe Beach (under a tree), 3799 Canoe Beach Dr
NE
August 7 - Kin Park, 2460 Auto Road SE
August 14 - Blackburn Park, 681
- 10 Ave. SW
If it is stormy or the air quality is hazardous, Story Time will be held at the library in Salmon Arm. We'll still meet at the parks if it's lightly raining.
Registration is open
Aboriginal Art: Silk Screen Printing
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lumby
Create and print an image inspired by your favourite aboriginal artist. Please come dressed to get messy! Registration is required for this class, with limited space available. Please take note of age restrictions for each class.
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Registration begins 6/17/2024 at 8:00 AM
The Bug Guys - Exotic Animals
Thursday, July 04, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Vernon
Meeting Room
The Bug Guys educational presentation program is a fun, safe and interactive way for animal lovers of all ages to get up close and personal with exotic animals from around the world. Join Stuart and his cast of exotic and colourful friends including but not limited to Lumin the Dumeril’s Boa and Jub-Jub the Green Iguana for an unforgettable hour of captivating stories and fun facts.
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STEAM Storytime
Friday, July 05, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lumby
This one hour Preschool STEAM Activity is planned with a short story time at the beginning, followed by an activity, craft or STEAM stations (eg. Lego/Duplo, KEVA planks, Code & Go Mice, etc.) that correlate with the books we have read. Best suited to children ages 3.5-6 yrs; parent participation required.
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Registration begins 6/17/2024 at 8:00 AM
Last Firehawk
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Vernon
Community Room
Celebrate the Last Firehawk series with a craft and trivia. Meet other kids who love the books. Children under 8 years-old must have a guardian in the room with them.
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Stories & Snacks
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
It's a drop-in reading club for kids!
Enjoy snacks and colouring while you listen to a story! Snacks and colouring pages provided. Bring a Pillow/blanket to snuggle on if you wish.
Children 9 and under need a responsible adult to stay with them.
SRC: Story Time in the Park- Haney Heritage
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Salmon Arm
Park
If the weather is good, Story Time will be at a different park each Wednesday at 10:00 AM from July 3 - August 14. Here is the list of park locations:
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July 3 - Fletcher Park, 450-2 Ave NE SA
July 10 - Haney Heritage (in the church), 751 Grindrod-Salmon Arm Hwy
July 17 - Elks Park, 3690 30 Street NE
July 24 - Klahani Park, 6391 10 Ave. SE
July 31 - Canoe Beach (under a tree), 3799 Canoe Beach Dr
NE
August 7 - Kin Park, 2460 Auto Road SE
August 14 - Blackburn Park, 681
- 10 Ave. SW
If it is stormy or the air quality is hazardous, Story Time will be held at the library in Salmon Arm. We'll still meet at the parks if it's lightly raining.
Registration is open
Ultimate Spy Challenge!
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lumby
Challenge yourself to become a spy! Learn about spies, disguises, fingerprinting, message dropping and secret codes. Engage in games to hone your skills!
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STEAM Storytime
Friday, July 12, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lumby
This one hour Preschool STEAM Activity is planned with a short story time at the beginning, followed by an activity, craft or STEAM stations (eg. Lego/Duplo, KEVA planks, Code & Go Mice, etc.) that correlate with the books we have read. Best suited to children ages 3.5-6 yrs; parent participation required.
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Registration begins 6/17/2024 at 8:00 AM
Feathered Friends - Puppet Stories
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vernon
Meeting Room
Mini puppet shows and picture books that will appeal most to ages 5-6 but everyone is welcome.
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SRC: Story Time in the Park- Elks
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Salmon Arm
Park
If the weather is good, Story Time will be at a different park each Wednesday at 10:00 AM from July 3 - August 14. Here is the list of park locations:
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July 3 - Fletcher Park, 450-2 Ave NE SA
July 10 - Haney Heritage (in the church), 751 Grindrod-Salmon Arm Hwy
July 17 - Elks Park, 3690 30 Street NE
July 24 - Klahani Park, 6391 10 Ave. SE
July 31 - Canoe Beach (under a tree), 3799 Canoe Beach Dr
NE
August 7 - Kin Park, 2460 Auto Road SE
August 14 - Blackburn Park, 681
- 10 Ave. SW
If it is stormy or the air quality is hazardous, Story Time will be held at the library in Salmon Arm. We'll still meet at the parks if it's lightly raining.
Registration is open
Super Bugs Attack!
Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lumby
Expand on your knowledge from visiting The Bug Guys and learn all about Mini Beasts! We'lll learn a bit about bugs, design our own Super Bug, and make up a card game to play with family and friends.
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Drop-ins welcome, but please pre-register so we can guess numbers for this event.
STEAM Storytime
Friday, July 19, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lumby
This one hour Preschool STEAM Activity is planned with a short story time at the beginning, followed by an activity, craft or STEAM stations (eg. Lego/Duplo, KEVA planks, Code & Go Mice, etc.) that correlate with the books we have read. Best suited to children ages 3.5-6 yrs; parent participation required.
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Registration begins 7/9/2024 at 8:00 AM
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SRC: Origami Workshop
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Take part in a guided origami workshop. Art therapist Eiko Uehara will teach you how to make some fun origami creations.
Children ages 9 and under must have a responsible caregiver attend the event with them.
Registration begins 6/17/2024 at 8:00 AM
Leif David Magician
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
SRC: Story Time in the Park- Klahani
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Salmon Arm
Park
If the weather is good, Story Time will be at a different park each Wednesday at 10:00 AM from July 3 - August 14. Here is the list of park locations:
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July 3 - Fletcher Park, 450-2 Ave NE SA
July 10 - Haney Heritage (in the church), 751 Grindrod-Salmon Arm Hwy
July 17 - Elks Park, 3690 30 Street NE
July 24 - Klahani Park, 6391 10 Ave. SE
July 31 - Canoe Beach (under a tree), 3799 Canoe Beach Dr
NE
August 7 - Kin Park, 2460 Auto Road SE
August 14 - Blackburn Park, 681
- 10 Ave. SW
If it is stormy or the air quality is hazardous, Story Time will be held at the library in Salmon Arm. We'll still meet at the parks if it's lightly raining.
